Tag Archives: musing

Yeah, I’m Still Around

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kai

The fact that when I’m lying in bed with the window open and the cold night air streaming in smells of woodsmoke makes it seem like I’m somewhere far, far away from central London. But I’m here. I’ll catch up. … Continue reading →

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Getting a Bit Emotional

Posted on August 22, 2011 by kai

I stood at the door to my old room when I was leaving it for the last time today and just stared into it. It looked so much bigger without all my stuff (and the inevitable hanging laundry) in it. … Continue reading →

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Rising Action

Posted on August 17, 2011 by kai

In that way that a dramatic arc presents events eventually culminating in a climax where everything comes to a head all at once, it seems my life is taking a similar path. It’s all coming to a head at once, … Continue reading →

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Adventures Close to Home

Posted on August 4, 2011 by kai

One thing I’ll definitely miss when I move is the number of cats in my neighborhood. I make no secret about thinking that cats are awesome, and I like that I’ve been able to meet a few of them over … Continue reading →

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Night-Time Temperatures Above 20 Degrees Celcius

Posted on August 3, 2011 by kai

The sound of my housemate snoring in the room next to mine mingles with the droning of a helicopter somewhere roughly above my window. If my life was a film, this scene would be filmed from above, with me splayed … Continue reading →

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Contrasts

Posted on July 19, 2011 by kai

It’s hard for me to imagine any other climate going through such a cycle throughout the changing seasons. From the monochrome country of midwinter to the warmth, lush green and fecundity of high summer, the Nordic countries change immensely. That … Continue reading →

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We’ve Established What I Am, Now We’re Merely Haggling About the Price

Posted on July 6, 2011 by kai

The Euromillions lottery this coming Friday is up to an astronomical £166 million. Since the prize fund is capped at €185 million, it is effectively the highest possible jackpot given current exchange rates. I, like any fantasist, will enter with … Continue reading →

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